Ever wonder how long it takes the packaging around your food to biodegrade? We did some digging for you, metaphorically speaking! Let’s compare food, paper, aluminum foil, plastic bags, and polystyrene foam. Assuming all of these things are in the ground, surrounded by water, sunlight, soil, and microorganisms, here are the estimates: Food scraps: 1-6 months Paper: 2-5 months Aluminum …
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